HERMetic DIP Type 2 GT – Gas-Tight Tank Bottom Sediment & Sludge Measurement System
HERMetic DIP Type 2 GT is a precision-engineered portable gas-tight tank bottom dipping system designed for manual measurement and inspection of sediment, sludge, and deposits at the bottom of tanks. Developed for marine and petroleum applications, the HERMetic DIP Type 2 GT combines the proven DIP 2 measuring principle with a closed, gas-tight construction designed to prevent tank pressure release and reduce operator exposure to toxic fumes during operation.
The system incorporates a 500 mm long graduated DIP rod designed to penetrate sediments at the tank bottom. The rod is attached to a 30 m stainless-steel measuring tape, which is coiled on a graduated reel. The tape provides the operator with a practical depth reference during the dipping operation.
The HERMetic DIP Type 2 GT is designed for installation on compatible HERMetic tank valves. The gas-tight design makes it particularly suitable for applications where maintaining controlled tank conditions and minimizing exposure to tank vapours are important.
The system is suitable for oil tankers, petroleum product carriers, crude oil storage tanks, terminals, refineries, tank farms, and other marine and industrial tank applications where checking the presence of bottom sediment or sludge is required.
Core Working Principle
The HERMetic DIP Type 2 GT operates by lowering a graduated DIP rod through a compatible HERMetic tank valve into the tank while maintaining a closed, gas-tight connection.
The 500 mm graduated DIP rod is designed to penetrate accumulated sediment or sludge at the tank bottom. The operator lowers the rod using the attached measuring tape until the tank bottom is reached.
The 30 m graduated stainless-steel tape provides a reference for determining the depth of the tank bottom and assists the operator in identifying the location of accumulated sediment. The DIP rod’s penetration into the deposit provides an indication of the presence and depth of sediment or sludge.
Unlike the standard HERMetic DIP 2, the DIP 2 GT incorporates gas-tight construction. Honeywell states that this construction helps avoid pressure release from the tank and exposure to toxic fumes during operation.
The standard DIP 2 GT configuration is listed by Honeywell as HERMetic DIP 2 GT 0.7 bar 30 m, with a weight of approximately 4.5 kg. An appropriate adaptor can be supplied for connection to HERMetic valves equipped with a 2-inch connector.
Key Benefits
- Closed Gas-Tight Tank Bottom Dipping
- Designed for Sediment & Sludge Measurement
- 500 mm Graduated DIP Rod
- 30 m Stainless-Steel Measuring Tape
- Gas-Tight Construction
- Helps Prevent Tank Pressure Release
- Reduces Exposure to Toxic Tank Fumes
- Designed for Marine Tank Applications
- Suitable for Petroleum & Oil Storage Tanks
- Quick & Controlled Tank Installation
- Rugged Construction for Marine Environments
- Manual Mechanical Measurement
- No Electronic Sensor or External Power Required
- Suitable for Tank Inspection & Maintenance
- Compatible with HERMetic Tank Valve Systems
- 2-Inch Valve Adaptor Available
Intelligent Control for Operators
- Gas-Tight Operation: The DIP 2 GT uses a closed gas-tight construction designed to avoid pressure release from the tank and exposure to toxic fumes during operation.
- Sediment & Sludge Detection: The 500 mm graduated DIP rod is designed for easy penetration of sediment accumulated at the tank bottom, allowing operators to check bottom deposits manually.
- Accurate Depth Reference: The 30 m stainless-steel graduated tape provides a direct reference for determining the tank-bottom depth during the dipping operation.
- Graduated Measuring System: The tape is coiled onto a reel and graduated in combined metric and English units, providing convenient depth measurement for marine tank operations.
- Controlled Tank Access: The equipment is designed for connection to compatible HERMetic tank valves, supporting controlled access to the tank during the measurement procedure.
- Manual Measurement: The DIP 2 GT uses a mechanical dipping principle and does not depend on electronic level sensors or external electrical power for determining sediment penetration.
- Rugged Construction: The system is designed for repeated use in demanding marine and petroleum tank environments.
- 2-Inch Valve Compatibility: For HERMetic valves equipped with a 2-inch connector, Honeywell specifies that an additional adaptor can be supplied.
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HERMetic DIP Type 2 GT: Advanced Gas-Tight Tank Bottom Measurement
The HERMetic DIP Type 2 GT is a professional portable gas-tight dipping system designed for manual checking of sediment and sludge at the bottom of tanks. It combines the established DIP 2 measurement principle with a gas-tight construction intended for safer controlled operation on tanks containing potentially hazardous vapours.
By combining a 500 mm graduated DIP rod, 30 m stainless-steel measuring tape, graduated reel, and gas-tight tank connection, the HERMetic DIP Type 2 GT provides operators with a practical method for checking tank-bottom deposits while maintaining a closed connection to the tank.
The 500 mm DIP rod is designed to penetrate accumulated sediment at the tank bottom. This allows the operator to identify the presence of deposits that may have accumulated beneath the stored product.
The stainless-steel measuring tape provides the depth reference required during the dipping operation. The standard configuration uses a 30 m tape, with the tape graduated in combined metric and English units.
The principal difference between the standard HERMetic DIP 2 and the HERMetic DIP 2 GT is the operating construction. Honeywell describes the DIP 2 GT as the closed, gas-tight version of the DIP 2. The gas-tight construction is designed to avoid pressure release from the tank and exposure to toxic fumes during operation.
The equipment is designed for installation on compatible HERMetic valves. Where a HERMetic valve is equipped with a 2-inch connector, Honeywell specifies that an additional adaptor can be supplied to facilitate the connection.
The standard DIP 2 GT configuration is identified by Honeywell as HERMetic DIP 2 GT 0.7 bar 30 m. Honeywell’s product listing identifies this configuration under TS 10096.
The unit has an approximate weight of 4.5 kg, making it a portable solution for professional marine tank inspection activities.
The HERMetic DIP Type 2 GT is particularly suitable for oil tankers, crude oil carriers, petroleum product carriers, petroleum terminals, refineries, tank farms, and marine cargo operations where checking sediment accumulation is required and gas-tight operation is preferred.
The system can support tank inspection and maintenance activities by providing operators with information about bottom sediment and sludge accumulation. Such measurements can assist with determining when tank cleaning or further inspection may be required.